We are threatened by the injury time madness of the World Cup in Qatar

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Fifa boss Gianni Infantino declares war on the time wasters. “We want to fight against wasting time, we want the fans to enjoy the game,” he said, according to Reuters on Saturday. Infantino was in London two days ago for the annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which is responsible for football rules.

Every fan knows it: players of the leading team often just lie down in the final phase. Or walk slowly to the sidelines when you are being substituted. For that you turn around, applaud the audience or shake the referee’s hand. It should also take as much time as possible.

Introducing net play time no problem

The rule holders were able to put an end to the unsportsmanlike activity long ago. Such as with the introduction of net playing time, as is the case with ice hockey, for example. However, this is strongly opposed.

The IFAB board wants to prevent the waste of time in another way – with even more playing time. It may soon be comparable to the Winter World Cup in Qatar. The fourth officials held up the scoreboard with unusually high marks every day. In the preliminary round match between England and Iran (6:2), there were 14 minutes extra in the first half (partly because Iran goalie Beiranvand was treated and later substituted). The game lasted until the 104th minute.

FIFA reports a positive response

The more precise calculation of the extensions at the World Cup was very positively received, FIFA writes on its website. “It was agreed that competitions around the world would adopt this model.” Infantino announced on Saturday, according to Reuters, “We will be monitoring leagues around the world to make sure stoppage time runs smoothly.”

Source : Blick